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Vanadinite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
C20H36  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Vanadinite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite and Moonstone physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Vanadinite and Moonstone chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vanadinite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vanadinite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vanadinite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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